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Laos Classic Tour
5 Days - Vientiane - Luang Prabang - Price from
440 US$
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| Day 1 - Vientiane |
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Arrival in Vientiane
• Transfer
• Sightseeing in Vientiane
The capital city and seat of government sits in a bend of the
Mekong River amidst fertile alluvial plains. Vientiane (pronounced
'Wieng Chan' by the locals) is a laid-back city with interesting
wats and lively markets.
• Pha That Luang (Great Sacred Reliquary
or Great Stupa): built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD,
it is the most important national monument in Laos, a symbol
of both the Buddhist religion and Lao sovereignty.
• Patuxai: a large monument in the style
of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the huge arch at the end of
Thanon Lan Xang has a stairway that leads to the top levels
of the monument, providing a good view of the city.
• Ho Pha Keo: the former royal temple of
the Lao monarchy built in 1565 by King Setthathirat and now
converted into a museum containing some of the best examples
of Buddhist sculptures found in Laos.
• Wat Si Saket: constructed in 1818 by King
Anouvong in the early Bangkok style, small niches are carved
into its interior walls, containing more than 2,000 silver and
ceramic Buddha images.
• Wat Si Muang: this temple is one of the
most popularly used temple grounds in the city, as it contains
the city pillar and acts as the home of Vientiane's guardian
spirits.
• Talaat Sao: the Morning Market - actually
open all day – selling a wide range of fabrics, jewellery
and electronic goods.
• Overnight in Vientiane |
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| Day 2 - Vientiane - Luang Prabang |
• Transfer
• Flight from Vientiane to Luang Prabang
• Transfer
• Sightseeing in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, the ancient capital city of the Lan Xang Kingdom,
is famous for its historic temples and beautiful setting surrounded
by mountains. In 1995 it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.
• Wat Xieng Thong: built in 1560 and situated
on the banks of the Mekong River, it is the most beautiful monastery
in Luang Prabang and shows the typical Lao art style with old
religious artifacts and some ancient masterpieces of Lao art.
• Wat Wisunalat (Vat Visoun): built in 1513
during the reign of Chao Wisunalat, it is the oldest operating
temple in Luang Prabang with a collection of gilded wooden Buddhas
from the 15th and 16th centuries.
• Wat Mai: constructed in 1821 during the
reign of King Manthatourath, it was once the residence of Phra
Sangkharaj (the Patriarch of the Buddhist clergy).
• Wat That Luang: the ashes of King Sisavang
Vong are interred inside the large central stupa, which was
erected in 1910. The inside of the huge sim dating back to 1820
contains a few Luang Prabang Buddhas and other artifacts.
• Wat Saen: Thai style wat built in 1718
and restored in 1957. The abbot Ajannn Khamjan who was ordained
here in 1940 is one of the most revered monks in Luang Prabang
and perhaps in all of Laos.
• Overnight in Luang Prabang |
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| Day 3 - Luang Prabang |
• Excursion
by boat from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves
• Pak Ou Caves: this are two caves (Tham
Thing – lower cave and Tham Phum) located in the steep
rock cliff at the confluence of the Mekong River and Ou River.
They are full of Buddha images of varying styles, ages and sizes.
• Ban Xang Hai: located near the Pak Ou Caves,
this village was once a 'Jar-Maker Village' and nowadays the
community fill the jars (which come from elsewhere) with láo-láo,
the local rice whisky.
• Afternoon at leisure
• Overnight in Luang Prabang |
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| Day 4 - Luang Prabang - Vientiane |
• Sightseeing in Luang Prabang
• National Museum: located on the banks of
the Mekong River, it was constructed as Royal Palace between
1904 and 1909 and today houses the Royal throne of the Lan Xang
Kingdom and many other pieces of regalia and religious treasures.
• Phu Si: the temples on the upper slopes
of the 100m-high Phu Si were constructed recently, but it is
likely that previously there were other temples on this important
hill. From the top there is an excellent view of the town.
• Transfer
• Flight from Luang Prabang to Vientiane
• Transfer
• Overnight in Vientiane |
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| Day 5 - Vientiane |
| • Transfer |
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| US$ p.p |
1 Pax |
2 Pax |
3-6 Pax |
SGL S/C |
Booking |
| Var. A |
730 |
440 |
390 |
70 |
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| Var. B |
830 |
490 |
450 |
110 |
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| Var. C |
1310 |
730 |
680 |
350 |
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| All prices are per person
in USD, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default
hotel for the listed category. |
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| Hotels |
Var. A |
Var. B |
Var. C |
| Vientiane |
B & P Hotel
Standard
Lane Xang Hotel
Standard
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Royal Dokmaideng
Deluxe
Vansana Hotel
Standard
Beau Rivage Mekong Hotel
Standard
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Lao Plaza Hotel
Superior
Novotel Vientiane
Standard
Don Chan Palace
Classic Room |
| Luang Prabang |
Haysoke Hotel
Standard
Sanakeo Hotel
ROH
New Luang Prabang Hotel
Standard |
Mouang Luang Hotel
Standard
Le Parasol Blanc Luang Prabang
Standard
Sala Prabang
Courtyard / Gardenview |
La Residence Phou Vao
Pansea Room
Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel
Garden Room
The Grand Luang Prabang
Deluxe
Santi Resort & Spa
ROH |
* Meal plan: ABF
** Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room Var. A:$25; Var. B:$40;
Var. C:$150
*** Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years
FOC; under 12 years -30%
We will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according
to the selected category. Please note that compulsory gala dinners
and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding
the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges
will be confirmed at the time of booking. |
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Inclusion |
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• Accommodation with
meals as mentioned in the programme
• Transfers & tours with English/French/German speaking
guide
• Domestic airtickets Vientiane/Luang Prabang/Vientiane
• Domestic airport tax
• All entrance fees for sightseeing and visit
• Traditional boat fare as per mentioned in the program
• Service charges, room tax and baggage handling |
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Exclusion |
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• International airticke
to/from Vientiane
• Departure airport tax in Vientiane at USD 10.- per person
• Laotian visa fee
• Personal insurance
• Expenditure of a personal nature such as drink, souvenirs,
laundry and etc |
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Reservation |
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